Steven J. Birkhofer
Asheville,NC
Summary
Engage with University Partners to help formulate research proposals with economic merit to ensure proposals are structured to allow for efficient funding evaluation. Ensure Partners remain focused on the mission to Identify and Build a relationship network among potential institutional partners with a focus on research driven economic development to timely move research to the marketplace. Provide project support and guidance to ensure deliverables metrics are being satisfied.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Funds Accountant (Director)
UNC Asheville
Asheville, NC
04.1999 - Current
- Manage all post award grants/contracts related accounting including preparation of current indirect cost proposal (DHHS) and special funds control. Responsible for two professional staff members. All accounting and fiscal oversight for University Endowment, Debt Service, and Student Lending. UNC subject matter expert for grants & contracts. Advanced proficiency using Banner financial system. Regular presenter at SACUBO and UNC system conferences. Support full-phase of annual reporting and year-end work including completion of the Schedule of Federal Financial Assistance, (FISAP), NACUBO Endowment survey, Athletics financial reporting through FY 2014(NCAA). Perform feasibility analysis and key contributor for debt (revenue bond) issuances.
Staff Accountant
Dixon Hughes Goodman, PLLC
H’ville, NC
11.1997 - 04.1999
- Performed bookkeeping, audit, review and compilation reporting. Comprehensive and individual tax work. Financial analysis and special situation resolution. Peer review. Estate and trust work.
- Large area CPA firm now a member of national accounting firm Forvis Mazars.
Staff & Contract Accountant
Love Accounting
Asheville
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Performed tax and write-up work. Also successfully engaged in commercial real estate work as a licensed broker cooperating with several local brokers.
Legal Asst
John K. James Attorney at Law
Warner Robins, GA
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Transitional position (looking at entering law or doctoral program).
Contract work
Sprint Deutsche Telecom partnership
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Travel Overseas and work on family farm and later sale. Commercial sheep, cattle and organic farm in WNC.
Corporate Billing Supervisor
Sprint Telecommunications
Atlanta, GA
01.1986 - 02.1990
- Initially served as Financial Analyst for Video-teleconferencing division. Moved to Corporate Billing serving as liaison to New York City account teams. Later promoted to Supervisor of Northeast region with a staff of ten personnel. Recognized for outstanding performance at national annual meeting (1989).
Education
MAcc -
Western Carolina University
01-2011
M.B.A. - undefined
Mercer University
01-1986
B.B.A. - undefined
Georgia Southern University
01-1984
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant licensed in North Carolina (certificate #26904).
- National Honor Society Memberships: Beta Gamma Sigma, Pi Gamma Mu College Business Management Institute graduate. Goethe Institute. German language proficiency certificate (fluent).
Languages
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Funds Accountant (Director)
UNC Asheville
04.1999 - Current
Staff Accountant
Dixon Hughes Goodman, PLLC
11.1997 - 04.1999
Staff & Contract Accountant
Love Accounting
01.1993 - 01.1997
Legal Asst
John K. James Attorney at Law
01.1991 - 01.1992
Contract work
Sprint Deutsche Telecom partnership
01.1990 - 01.1991
Corporate Billing Supervisor
Sprint Telecommunications
01.1986 - 02.1990
M.B.A. - undefined
Mercer University
B.B.A. - undefined
Georgia Southern University
MAcc -
Western Carolina University